Chef De Partie in London

At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed.

Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We're looking for a Chef De Partie to join our team in London.

Location: London, 2 Swan Lane, EC4R 3TT

Rate of Pay: £35,360 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 07:00am - 15:30pm, evening overtime for events paid at a premium of 1.5

• Prepare and cook dishes according to menus, recipes and specifications
• Ensure food is delivered on time for service
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation and portion control
• Support the preparation of hot buffets, cold buffets, brasserie dishes, hospitality orders and Café menu
• Follow HACCP procedures and company food safety policies
• Maintain correct cooking, cooling, reheating and holding temperatures
• Complete temperature records, cleaning schedules and other required checks
• Manage allergen controls and prevent cross-contamination
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen
• Check deliveries for quality, quantity and correct storage
• Rotate stock using FIFO (first in, first out)
• Monitor portion sizes, food waste and stock levels
• Follow recipes and minimise unnecessary ingredient usage
• Report shortages, wastage and ordering requirements to the Sous Chef or Head Chef
• Organise and prioritise daily preparation tasks
• Working in a team of 1 HC, 1 Sous Chef and 2 Kitchen Porters cover both retail and hospitality
• Support and guide Kitchen Porters where appropriate
• Communicate effectively with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and front-of-house team
• Ensure the kitchen is ready for service and cleaned down afterwards

Contract: Full Time

Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. 

• Personal Development and Training opportunities 
• Life assurance scheme 
• Pension scheme 
• Holiday allowance 
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care 
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance 
• Family friendly support 
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders 
• A holiday purchase scheme 
• Volunteering days 
• Professional subscriptions 
• Recognition schemes and people awards 
• Long service awards 
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers